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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 20, 1978
Page
1
The column recalls a plan to reach a farm between Dauphin and Roblin to view the slope top for years. A recent Roblin trip with Gwenneth Hall changed the path as they missed the site while glancing toward the opposite road.
Kathryn Bergson recalls a trip from Dauphin to the Bewcyk farm near Roblin. William and Sylvia Bewcyk, living there since 1962, won the 1974 Roblin area trophy for best farm home grounds. The narrative notes gardens, fruit, flowers, family achievements, and hospitality including tea. Kathryn, daughter of Joe and Mrs Bergson, attended Brandon School of Nursing, graduating July 9 1978.
The text discusses perceptions of government officials in Canada and notes the information may surprise many readers. It suggests that even surprising facts can be newsworthy in certain regions, signaling a possible political or bureaucratic fault line.
Rain halts harvesting across the region with many farmers already in progress stalled by wet field conditions. A number report most of their work halted after beginning combines, while a few had completed much of the harvest before the rain began.
The piece lists numerous individuals including Sheila Enbach Wendy Lafron aime Ther esa Lamontagne and others. It appears as a continuation of a broader article naming residents or participants connected to the Cardinal Finhiff story.
Assistant Fire Commissioner J E Carey filed a report on the Roblin former Primary School detailing the fire code requirements. He and Save The School Committee member J R Mitchell inspected August 24 1978 and identified two prerequisites: renovation permit and occupancy permit from the Town of Roblin.
Mr. Wally McKenzie thanked the Chamber and Committee for inviting him to Roblin's first Godse Lake Moonshine Daze. He noted Roblin as one of Manitoba's fastest growing towns and praised the festival for bringing people together, boosting spirits, and encouraging spending. He mused on his initial curiosity about the event.
Mr. Gregoire praised Winnipeg style street market and invited Roblin residents to enjoy many events. Constituents backed the festival 100 percent and participation will shape future celebrations as the ceremony ended.
In Melville, Roblin Internationals dominated the match and secured a 4 to 0 victory over Melville. Final whistle confirmed Roblin Internationals ahead throughout the game.
The Third Flight winners all finished with 93 points and were declared in a count-back. First place went to M Kostick and second to Bill.
Solotwinski and third Pete Motyka were Fourth Flight winners. Bill Smigelski of Dauphin won first with 99, Jack Ziprick of Roblin second with 100, Lloyd McDermid of Dauphin third with 100 after count-back. Eric Carlson of Roblin earned most honest golfer for 115 strokes. Court Reyda of Roblin won the short-hole competition.
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